Videos tagged with Bobbed Hammer

This review of the Springfield Armory SA-35 Hi Polish highlights its status as a modern production model of the iconic John Moses Browning P-35 design. The host emphasizes the stunning high-gloss blued finish, which is both aesthetically pleasing and surprisingly functional, offering a secure grip. Key modern upgrades include increased magazine capacity, an extended safety lever, and a bobbed hammer to prevent hammer bite, all contributing to a comfortable and accurate shooting experience.

Hickok45 showcases his Smith & Wesson Model 65, a .357 Magnum revolver modified with a bobbed hammer for concealed carry. He highlights its accuracy and reliability, stating he feels highly confident carrying it. The review touches on its suitability for EDC due to its compact nature and shootability.

This video showcases low-budget upgrades to a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver in .44 Special. The creator highlights the addition of a stainless grip frame and "Bulldog grips" sourced from eBay. Previously, a bobbed hammer was installed. The video emphasizes the improved look and feel of the firearm after these modifications, focusing on the aesthetic and ergonomic changes through simple part swaps.

Hickok45 reviews the Colt Detective Special, a 3rd generation .38 Special revolver from 1981. He highlights its classic snub-nose design, discusses the .38 Special caliber's effectiveness, and demonstrates a custom bobbed hammer modification for improved double-action draws. The review also touches on its capacity and size comparison to other revolvers, emphasizing its suitability for concealed carry and defensive use.

This comprehensive review of the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum highlights its robust all-steel construction, introduced in 1989. The firearm is praised for its durability and manageable recoil, even with full-power .357 Magnum loads, due to its substantial weight. It features a DAO trigger, snag-free bobbed hammer, and combat sights, making it suitable for concealed carry. The review includes technical specifications, range performance, and comparisons to other revolvers, concluding it's a reliable 'fighting pistol'.

This video review focuses on the Taurus 327 Defender T.O.R.O. revolver, highlighting its .327 Federal Magnum chambering, which offers a balance between .38 Special and .357 Magnum, with the versatility to fire .32 H&R Magnum and .32 S&W. The T.O.R.O. designation signifies its optics-ready capability, accommodating RMSc and Holosun K footprint red dots. The review also emphasizes the 3-inch barrel as ideal for concealed carry, a bobbed hammer for snag resistance, and interchangeable grips for different carry styles. The accompanying PHLster City Special Revolver holster and Gideon Optics Judge red dot are also featured.

This video features a range day with Hickok45 showcasing the Ruger SP101 in .327 Federal Magnum and a vintage Colt Detective Special. The Ruger SP101 offers 6 rounds in a small frame, leveraging the .327 Federal Magnum's power. The Colt Detective Special, modified with a bobbed hammer, is demonstrated for its draw-friendly characteristics. The video also touches on responsible gun ownership and current events.

This video details a follow-up range trip for a bobbed hammer Charter Arms Undercover revolver. The owner successfully addressed a previous issue by replacing the hammer spring, which allowed previously problematic reloads to function reliably. The successful test confirms the owner's confidence in carrying the firearm again, highlighting its readiness for personal defense.

This video features a range test of a modified Charter Arms Undercover revolver with a bobbed hammer and smoothed trigger. The presenter discusses potential light primer strike issues, attributing them to Winchester primers rather than the revolver itself, and plans to experiment with a factory helper spring to improve reliability. The video emphasizes the importance of testing firearms with various ammunition types, especially for concealed carry purposes, to ensure dependability.

This video showcases modifications made to a Charter Arms revolver. The presenter details several enhancements, including bobbing the hammer, smoothing the trigger by grinding off grooves and polishing with Flitz, re-bluing all parts, painting the frame an OD green, and installing smooth wood grips. The video creator expresses eagerness to test the modified firearm.

This video details a custom Rock Island Armory M206 build, dubbed the 'Filipino Fitz,' inspired by John Fitzgerald's original Fitz Special design. Modifications include a shortened barrel, bobbed hammer, cut trigger guard, internal polishing, and cylinder chamfering for improved loading. The firearm features a durable ceramic coating and operates in double-action only, with a demonstration of trigger staging for precision.

This video features a Smith & Wesson Model 60-14 revolver with a 2.125-inch barrel chambered in .357 Magnum. The presenter highlights the gun's stainless steel construction and bobbed hammer, noting that while .357 Magnum in a J-frame can be a handful, the all-steel build makes it more manageable. The gun is described as a "sweet popgun" and a "nice addition to the cranky collection," acquired as a used sale. It's also compared to a 649 stainless model.